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Ukrainian Racer Disqualified, Helmet Honors Fallen Athletes

2/17/2026

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton racer, was disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics after his helmet violated regulations.
Rinat Akhmetov, owner of Shakhtar Donetsk, provided over $200,000 to support Heraskevych's athletic career and Ukraine advocacy, calling him a winner.
The helmet showed over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war with Russia.
The funds will help his team continue competing internationally, according to Akhmetov.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton racer, was disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics after his helmet violated regulations.
Rinat Akhmetov, owner of Shakhtar Donetsk, provided over $200,000 to support Heraskevych's athletic career and Ukraine advocacy, calling him a winner.
The helmet showed over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war with Russia.
The funds will help his team continue competing internationally, according to Akhmetov.